Her Cycle
What's actually happening during her menstrual cycle — and how you can be the partner she needs in each phase.
Her Period Is Late — What You Should Know
A late period has many possible causes beyond pregnancy — stress, weight changes, thyroid issues, and more. Your job isn't to diagnose her. It's to stay calm, avoid pressuring her, and be ready to support whatever she needs next.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Blood Clots During Her Period — What Partners Should Know
Small blood clots during her period are completely normal, especially on heavy days. Your role is to know enough to not overreact — and to recognize when larger or more frequent clots might mean she should see a doctor.
6 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
The 4 Phases of Her Cycle — A Partner's Guide
Her cycle has four distinct phases — menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal — each with different hormonal profiles that affect her mood, energy, and needs. Understanding these patterns helps you be supportive at the right times in the right ways.
6 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
PMS vs PMDD — How Partners Can Tell the Difference
PMS involves manageable physical and emotional symptoms before her period. PMDD is a severe, clinically recognized condition that causes intense mood episodes, anxiety, or depression in the luteal phase. Knowing the difference changes how you respond — and could change her life.
6 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Can She Get Pregnant on Her Period? What Partners Should Know
Yes, pregnancy during her period is possible — especially with shorter or irregular cycles. Sperm can survive up to 5 days, so sex during her period can overlap with ovulation. Both partners need accurate fertility information regardless of your goals.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Her Period Pain — When to Worry, When to Help
Mild to moderate cramps during her period are common and caused by prostaglandins. But severe pain that disrupts her life, gets worse over time, or doesn't respond to treatment may signal conditions like endometriosis or fibroids. Knowing the difference helps you take her pain seriously.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
PCOS — What Partners Should Understand
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women and involves hormonal imbalances that cause irregular periods, weight challenges, acne, hair changes, and fertility concerns. It's chronic, often invisible, and deeply personal. Understanding it changes how you show up for her.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Endometriosis — A Partner's Guide to Understanding Chronic Pain
Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing intense pain, fatigue, and sometimes infertility. It takes an average of 7-10 years to diagnose, and your belief in her pain may be the most important support you can offer.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Fertility and Ovulation — What Partners Need to Know
Ovulation is the short window each cycle when pregnancy is possible. Understanding the fertile window, how to support her during trying-to-conceive, and what to do when it's harder than expected makes you a real partner in the process — not just a bystander.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Supporting Her During Her Period — A Practical Guide
Her period brings cramps, fatigue, mood shifts, and physical discomfort that recur monthly. Practical support — stocking supplies, taking on extra household duties, offering comfort without expectation — builds a foundation of trust and care that strengthens your relationship.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Sex and Her Cycle — What Partners Should Know
Her libido, arousal, comfort, and preferences shift throughout her menstrual cycle due to hormonal changes. Understanding these patterns — and communicating openly — helps you build a more satisfying and connected sexual relationship.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Period Red Flags — When Partners Should Act
Most period symptoms are manageable, but some are medical red flags. Extremely heavy bleeding, sudden severe pain, fainting, high fever, or symptoms of toxic shock syndrome require immediate action. Knowing what's normal and what's not could save her life.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16